Director of Programs
Our Work
Break the Cycle is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire and support young
people to build healthy relationships and create a culture without abuse.
Position
The Director of Programs must be a leader who is able to help others at Break the Cycle deliver
measurable, cost-effective results that make the vision a reality. Importantly, the Director of Programs
will have the skills, sensitivity, and personal confidence to tap into the power that each member of the
team brings to this mission. While it is essential that the Directorof Programs bring efficient and
effective systems to increase the productivity of the organization, is it also critical that the team retain
the creative spark that drives the Break the Cycle mission.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the ED of Break the Cycle, the Director of Programs will lead all internal operations and will
have the following responsibilities:
•
Working in partnership with the ED, create the strategic three-year plan and implement new
processes and approaches to achieve it
•
Serve as the internal leader of the organization:
•
Coordinate the annual operations plan and budget
•
Lead the performance management process that measures and evaluates progress
against goals for the organization
•
•
Provide for all staff a strong day-to-day leadership presence; bridge national and
regional operations and support an open-door policy among all staff
Lead and manage the organization’s program specialists
•
•
•
•
•
Program Development
•
Raise funds sufficient to cover programmatic costs
•
Build fund raising and sales infrastructures in partnership with development
department
•
Increase fee-for-service contracts
•
Identify geographic growth opportunities and priorities
•
Communicate the branded message internally and externally
Program
•
Increase key impact measurements
•
Ensure that programmatic partners evaluation results are positive
•
Develop curriculum, tools, and training that meet cost guidelines
Human Resources
•
Hire, train all program specialists
•
Cultivate the values of Break the Cycle within the organization
•
Instill a “coaching” culture within Break the Cycle;
Fund Raising
•
Budgeting
•
Development and implementation of systems for reporting, measurement and
supporting revenue generation
•
Administrative aspects including proposal preparation and granting writing
Communications
•
Develop and implement marketing plan for organization
•
Ensure all website & social media is up to date with original content
•
Work with the national board of directors: present to the board at quarterly meetings and serve
on several board committees
Skills and Qualifications:
•
Advanced degree in social work, law, public administration or related field
required;
•
3+ years experience in the field of domestic violence required;
•
2+ years supervisory experience required;
•
Demonstrated experience in public interest /non‐profit (five years preferred);
•
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including media relations;
•
Experience successfully developing and implementing new programs;
•
Desire to work in an autonomous yet collaborative work environment;
•
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups, including clients, community partners, students,
a diverse staff, and a board of directors ;
•
Excellent management, supervision and teaching skills;
•
A good sense of humor and perspective;
•
Experience with, and/or a commitment to teen dating violence policy and advocacy.